Becoming your own boss
Introduction What can you do when colleagues shut you out or gossip about you? Here is the advice of a number of career coaches. Check out the end for the perfect way out! Just like the schoolyard, the office garden can also turn into hell. You may feel that you don’t belong: that colleagues don’t … Read more
Introduction We all have colleagues who annoy us and some hugely annoy us. Here I am going to give you 10 tips to channel your anger in the right direction. The person who always pushes himself to the forefront in the meeting but keeps quiet when something extra needs to be done. The colleague who … Read more
Introduction Many of us have a relationship at work. How do you get it, and more importantly, how do you get rid of it? Many books have been written about it. Have you ever dated a colleague? Well, you’re not the only one. Flirting, sexting, schmoozing, finding a partner: the office is a hotbed for love … Read more
Introduction Employees coming back from burnout face an uphill struggle. Their road to recovery can be long and full of stumbling blocks. Blunders made during a reintegration process can cause many problems, produce additional costs, and can result in even more tension. What are the most common mistakes and more importantly, how can they be … Read more
Introduction You are working for your favorite company, are enjoying your work, and do very well. Only one thing is missing, you do not get the appreciation for your accomplishments. What can you do about it? How do you highlight your qualities and achievements? The short answer is: You brag about your results without appearing … Read more
Introduction Many of us have asked these questions under the current pandemic. When can we go back to normal again, please? When can we attend festivals, during this sunny summer? So much has changed in the past year and a half that you sometimes crave the predictability of before. But change is what makes life … Read more
Introduction You are in a job and you are very busy. You are having another 60-hour workweek, hiding behind that pile of reports on your desk. And you really cannot take on more. Yet, you are still given work that you don’t really have time for. Many employees have a hard time saying no. Time and again … Read more
Introduction You just applied for a job. What is the normal term within which you can expect a reply to your cover letter? What should you do if it takes longer than that? Do companies have to confirm receipt of your application? What rights do applicants have anyway? Below some experts have made an attempt … Read more
Introduction A lot of employees are definitely unhappy. Many of them are angry with their bosses or colleagues or both. Some do not like their working environment. But did you know that fifteen (!) percent of employees are bored to death at work? That is terrible if you realize that you have to be there … Read more
Introduction Unfortunately, as it happens, you have a narcissist as your manager. Not only does this cause a lot of frustration, but it can also cause absenteeism and burnout. About one percent of all people are narcissists: someone who is only concerned with their own goals and uses all means to achieve those goals. It is … Read more